Why Ferrari and Mercedes will benefit most from F1's engine regulations in 2014

By
Matthew Walthert, Bleacher Report

Nov 7, 2013

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After four straight years of Formula One dominance from Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing, fans are ready for a change. The hope is that new engine regulations for the 2014 season will provide it.

While a shake-up at the top of the standings is not guaranteed, major changes to engine regulations in the past have usually benefitted one specific group of constructors: those who build their own engines (or who are the sole customer of an engine company). Red Bull does not. It is reliant on Renault, who will also be powering Toro Rosso and Caterham (Lotus is using Renault engines this year but have yet to announce a supplier for 2014).

The only two constructors who will build their own engines next year are Ferrari and Mercedes. This gives them several advantages, including the ability to develop the engines and chassis side-by-side to complement each other. Meanwhile, engine customers must take what their supplier gives them.

To see the case for why Red Bull's era of dominance could be coming to an end, please see the article at Bleacher Report.

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